Acapulco Mexican Restaurant in Bradenton
Last inspected:
1833 Lakewood Ranch Blvd, Bradenton, FL 34211Acapulco Mexican Restaurant in Bradenton has accumulated 196 violations across 29 inspections since 2016, averaging 6.8 per visit. The facility was shut down once for rodent activity. Disciplinary actions total 3, with fines reaching $1,680. The restaurant's most frequently cited violations involve proper hand and arm washing (14 instances), chemical storage (13 instances), and approved food sources (11 instances).
Most recent closure: August 20, 2019 for rodent activity.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Acapulco Mexican Restaurant in Bradenton: Comparison to Manatee County Averages
This Facility
6.6
violations / inspection
6.6 violations per inspection
Manatee County Avg
4.78
violations / inspection
4.78 county average
This Facility
1
emergency closures
1 closures
Manatee County Avg
0.15
closures / facility
0.15 county average
Acapulco Mexican Restaurant in Bradenton: Emergency Closure History (1)
Acapulco Mexican Restaurant in Bradenton: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (3)
Total fines on record: $1,680.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7--2019043130 | $800.00 | Aug 20, 2019 | Miami (Doral) | |
| 7--2019036237 | $200.00 | May 22, 2019 | Miami (Doral) | |
| 7--2015041709 | $680.00 | Sep 8, 2015 | Panama City Beach |
Acapulco Mexican Restaurant in Bradenton: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (1)
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 45-02-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Inspector Observation: Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. Observed on fire extinguisher near exit door in kitchen.
Legal Basis: Reporting: (d) The division, or its agent, shall notify the local firesafety authority or the State Fire Marshal of any readily observable violation of a rule adopted under chapter 633 which relates to public lodging establishments or public food establishments, and the identification of such violation does not require any firesafety inspection certification. For reporting purposes only.
Acapulco Mexican Restaurant in Bradenton: Full Inspection History — DBPR (30)
— 2 inspections8 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections10 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections12 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections18 violations · 16 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections13 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection3 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections21 violations · 16 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 9 inspections44 violations · 33 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Admin. Complaint Callback Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Full· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Admin. Complaint Callback Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Full· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Complied
High Priority Violations
— Complaint Full· 12 violations (9 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections6 violations · 4 high priority
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Full· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections17 violations · 7 high priority
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Full· 8 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 1 inspection8 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Acapulco Mexican Restaurant in Bradenton: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Acapulco Mexican Restaurant in Bradenton last inspected?
- Acapulco Mexican Restaurant in Bradenton was last inspected by Florida DBPR on April 3, 2026. The result was: Call Back - Complied.
- When was Acapulco Mexican Restaurant in Bradenton last shut down?
- Acapulco Mexican Restaurant in Bradenton was last shut down on August 20, 2019 for rodent activity. This data reflects state records at time of publication. The facility may have since resolved these issues.
- What are the most common violations at Acapulco Mexican Restaurant in Bradenton?
- The most frequently cited violations at Acapulco Mexican Restaurant in Bradenton are: Chemical properly stored, Proper hand/arm washing, Approved food source.
- How many health inspections has Acapulco Mexican Restaurant in Bradenton had?
- Acapulco Mexican Restaurant in Bradenton has had 30 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 6.6 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Acapulco Mexican Restaurant in Bradenton find?
- Acapulco Mexican Restaurant in Bradenton was most recently inspected on April 3, 2026 with 3 violation(s). Disposition: Call Back - Complied.
- Has Acapulco Mexican Restaurant in Bradenton ever been shut down?
- Yes, Acapulco Mexican Restaurant in Bradenton has been emergency-closed 1 time by Florida DBPR inspectors.
- What does Florida violation V10 (Approved food source) mean?
- Violation 10 (Approved food source) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/10.
- What does Florida violation V23 (Chemical properly stored) mean?
- Violation 23 (Chemical properly stored) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/23.
- What does Florida violation V36 (Proper ventilation) mean?
- Violation 36 (Proper ventilation) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/36.
- Has Acapulco Mexican Restaurant in Bradenton had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Acapulco Mexican Restaurant in Bradenton has 1 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
- Has Acapulco Mexican Restaurant in Bradenton faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, Acapulco Mexican Restaurant in Bradenton has 3 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $1,680.00 in fines.
- How much has Acapulco Mexican Restaurant in Bradenton been fined?
- Acapulco Mexican Restaurant in Bradenton has been fined a total of $1,680.00 across 3 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.
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Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).
Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.
Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
Editor: All content reviewed and verified by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., Nationally Registered EMT & BU-trained Paralegal.
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